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associated state

 

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Noun associated state has 1 sense
  1. protectorate, associated state - a state or territory partly controlled by (but not a possession of) a stronger state but autonomous in internal affairs; protectorates are established by treaty
    --1 is a kind of district, territory, territorial dominion, dominion

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Associated State

Noun: An associated state is a type of political relationship where a territory or region has a degree of autonomy and self-governance, while maintaining a close association or affiliation with another country.

Example sentence: Puerto Rico and the United States have an associated state relationship in which Puerto Rico is self-governing but still subject to certain aspects of U.S. sovereignty.

Adjective: Pertaining to or having characteristics of an associated state.

Example sentence: The associated state government has its own legislature and executive branches.

Verb: To connect or link something or someone with a particular state or condition.

Example sentence: The researcher associated the state of mindfulness with reduced levels of stress.

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